Meta has paid $300 million to hire Jiahui Yu from OpenAI, reminiscent of Real Madrid's past move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The trend of tech giants competing for top AI talent mirrors the intensity of sports franchises seeking elite athletes.
There are concerns that the high-profile expenditures in the AI sector could signal a market peak, following historical trends such as the Magazine Cover Indicator.
The focus on sensationalized salary battles and superstar transfers in AI headlines raises questions about the industry's direction and potential overvaluation.